3. (Spinning) A kind of simple willow.

Whip"per*in` (?), n.

1. A huntsman who keeps the hounds from wandering, and whips them in,

if necessary, to the of chase.

2. Hence, one who enforces the discipline of a party, and urges the

attendance and support of the members on all necessary occasions.

Whip"per*snap`per (?), n. A diminutive, insignificant, or presumptuous

person. [Colloq.] "Little whippersnappers like you." T. Hughes.

Whip"ping (?), a & n. from Whip, v.

Whipping post, a post to which offenders are tied, to be legally

whipped.

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